• Niangpi Guite
• Prof. B.S. Mipun

Physical capital constitutes as one of the most important determinant of livelihood pattern. Valuation of the various physical assets owned by two hilly tribes viz. the Karbis and the Kukis are assessed in this paper to understand the quality of the physical capital and social condition of both the tribes. The district of Karbi Anglong primarily characterized with hilly, rugged and inaccessible terrain has subject to poor state of physical, social and economic infrastructure. The focus on this paper is to explore the role of Physical capital in relations to the Rural Livelihood System and the links between Physical assets and Livelihood among the two hill tribes. Selecting some specific indicators to measure the magnitude and compare the importance of Physical assets in a traditional livelihood system like that of the Karbis and the Kukis are the main attention of this study. The study is mainly based on field study conducted by the author among the Kuki-Karbi tribe in Karbi Anglong District, Assam. The data generated in this paper is mainly based on primary sources. The paper concludes that Physical Capital plays a significant role in development of social and economic status of both the tribes.

Assessment, Physical Capital and Rural Livelihood

"Assessment and Valuation of Physical Capital in a Rural Livelihood System: A Study on Karbi-Kuki Tribes of Karbi Anglong District, Assam", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.919-929, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907B54.pdf

"Assessment and Valuation of Physical Capital in a Rural Livelihood System: A Study on Karbi-Kuki Tribes of Karbi Anglong District, Assam", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp919-929, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907B54.pdf